US Bridges

East Allen Avenue over Epps Ave / BNSF & UPRR

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.04 MI W of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200ZA2305001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
871 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,402
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Allen Avenue over Epps Ave / BNSF & UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Allen Avenue over Epps Ave / BNSF & UPRR in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,402 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,370 by 2036. The structure is 871 ft (265.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Allen Avenue
CrossesEpps Ave / BNSF & UPRR
Location0.04 MI W of IH 35W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72602, -97.32362
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length871 ft (265.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,402 (2024)
Projected traffic17,370 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$108,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Allen Avenue over Epps Ave / BNSF & UPRR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Allen Avenue over Epps Ave / BNSF & UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does East Allen Avenue over Epps Ave / BNSF & UPRR carry?

About 13,402 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East Allen Avenue over Epps Ave / BNSF & UPRR?

The structure is 871 ft (265.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns East Allen Avenue over Epps Ave / BNSF & UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.